Ghost of a King
Ghost of a King is the second studio album by The Gray Havens. Artist Garden Entertainment released the album on April 8, 2016.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings |
|---|
| Review scores |
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| Source | Rating |
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| CCM Magazine |   [1] |
| The Christian Manifesto | [2] |
| New Release Today |  [3] |
Andy Argyrakis, awarding the album four and a half stars at CCM Magazine, writes, "The Gray Havens continue crafting engaging folk/pop compositions with contemplative lyrics, while making noticeable strides creatively and personally."[1] Giving the album four stars from New Release Today, Mary Nikkel states, "Ghost of a King is folk pop at its best, providing just musical accessibility to draw in a broad spectrum of listeners and lyrical depth that keeps us digging. This album promises cements The Gray Havens' status as one of the most promising indie darling acts of 2016."[3] Christopher Smith, reviewing the album at Jesus Freak Hideout, describes, "Where Fire & Stone was only more rewarding with more listens, Ghost of a King leaves a stronger initial impression but doesn't quite have the 'masterpiece' quality of Fire & Stone. But even landing just shy of that album is a tremendous accomplishment."[4] Rating the album five stars for The Christian Manifesto, writes, "This is just a perfect album."[2] Michael Weaver, indicating in a review by Jesus Freak Hideout, says, "The Radford's have certainly proven that they know what they are doing and always leave you wanting just a little more."[5]
Track listing
| 1. |
"Ghost in the Valley" |
1:18 |
| 2. |
"Shadows of the Dawn" |
3:59 |
| 3. |
"Ghost of a King" |
4:42 |
| 4. |
"Band of Gold" |
3:32 |
| 5. |
"Take This Slowly" |
5:02 |
| 6. |
"Diamonds and Gold" |
3:24 |
| 7. |
"This My Soul" |
3:58 |
| 8. |
"A Living Hope" |
2:18 |
| 9. |
"At Last, the King" |
4:08 |
| 10. |
"Go" |
5:28 |
Total length: |
37:42[4] |
References
- 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (April 28, 2016). "The Gray Havens – 'Ghost Of A King' album review". CCM Magazine. Retrieved April 28, 2016.
- 1 2 Moore, Cal (April 18, 2016). "The Gray Havens : Ghost of a King". The Christian Manifesto. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
- 1 2 Nikkel, Mary (April 6, 2016). "Storytelling Songs". New Release Today. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Smith, Christopher (April 6, 2016). "The Gray Havems, "Ghost of a King" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 8, 2016.
- ↑ Weaver, Michael (April 12, 2016). "The Gray Havems, "Ghost of a King" JFH Staff's Additional 2 Cents Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 20, 2016.
